H-1B Visa Documents List

H-1B Visa Documents List

Because there are several different process stages for the H-1B, there are also different documents required for each stage. Check for H1B Visa Process in UT Evaluators.

H-1B Documents for Filing the Petition

1.I-129 petition

2.Approved Labor Condition Application

3.Supporting evidence, including

1. Copy of resume

2.Copy of job offer including job description

3.Proof of your degree

4.Other evidence that may be particular to your case

Required Supplementary Documentation for the H-1B Visa Process

1.Duplicate copy of the passport

2.Proof of prior employment

3.Proof of existing certifications or accomplishments

4.Letter from registrar to certify completion of educational credits

5. Copy of educational or technical degrees

6. Duplicate copy of transcripts

7.Letter from present employer

To ensure a proper H-1B process

1. Sign all forms in black ink

2.Be sure all signed checks/money orders contain the correct amount

3.All documentation must be submitted with the petition in a timely manner.

4.Complete all sections within the Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker (Form I-129).

The entire H-1B visa processing mandates a specific H-1B package. Along with all the documentation, the package requires separate checks for the I-129. The expected fees include premium processing (if applicable), fraud fee, U.S. employer sponsorship, and public law. The checks should be stapled at the bottom right corner of the first page. The USCIS does have a preferred order of documentation. For more details on H1B Visa check Primovox

If you are outside of the U.S. when you petition for your H-1B and not under any other nonimmigrant status, you may need to go through a consular interview before entering the country. This means that you need to make an appointment with the U.S. consulate or embassy in your home country and participate in the one-on-one interview with your consular officer.

Keep in mind that not everyone needs to go through the interview process. However, if you are required to have an interview, be sure to complete the DS-160 online nonimmigrant visa application and bring the receipt as well as the confirmation page along with you.

H-1B Visa Documents for Premium Processing

If you and your attorney agree that premium processing would be beneficial to your H-1B situation, you will need to file an I-907 Request for Premium Processing along with the requisite fee.

1.Order of Documentation for H-1B Process

2.Form I-907 ( if applicable)

3. Form G-28

4. Form I-129

5.Any mandatory attachments

6. H Classification Supplement. If the petition is for a Chile or Singapore applicant, petitioners must add a Free Trade Supplement. H-1B Data Collection and Filing Fee Exemption Supplement

Do Not Submit Multiple Filings

As of March 19, 2008, U.S. employers are not authorized to file multiple or duplicate H-1B petitions for the same potential employee. The change was administered to lawfully monitor the distribution of yearly H-1B Visas. The consequences for creating multiple petitions in the H-1B process are denial and rejection. The USCIS will reject the petition and not refund the submitted filing fees.